About Us
No family left in the dark
Our Story
Guiding Principles For A Sustainable future
Kuwala Clean Energy was founded with a simple but powerful vision: a Malawi where no family is left in the dark. Working in health centers in rural Malawi, our founder experienced firsthand the daily struggles caused by lack of access to reliable electricity: dim kerosene lamps, unsafe candles, and missed opportunities for study, work, and safety after sunset. A lot of people were also presenting to the health centers with respiratory problems such as asthma caused by reliance of these unsafe energy sources.
Motivated by a deep desire to solve this challenge, we launched Kuwala Clean Energy to deliver affordable, clean, and sustainable solar energy to off-grid households. Our journey began with our founder participating in the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) where he refined the Kuwala pitch through the support and mentorship offered by the program. Then with the support of the Mastercard Foundation through the Anzisha Prize the FAST (Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition), where we tested our first Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Today, we are implementing a full pilot in Havara Village with support from D-Prize, aiming to distribute solar lanterns to hundreds of homes.
who We Serve
We serve off-grid rural communities across Malawi, starting with Zomba District. Our model prioritizes women-led households, youth, and low-income families, ensuring that clean energy reaches those who need it most. By working through local Water Point Committees, we ensure trusted, community-led distribution and support.
Our vision
A Malawi where every household, regardless of location or income, has access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy
Our Mission
To uplift off-grid communities in Malawi with clean energy for healthier, safer lives.
Our Solution
Lighting Up Lives with Clean Energy
Approximately 18,000,000 people in Malawi still lives without access to electricity with over 94% in rural communities. These families rely on kerosene, candles, or firewood for lighting, which are unsafe, expensive, and harmful to both health and the environment. This energy gap limits children’s ability to study, increases health risks, and stifles economic opportunity. It is our mission to help these families gain access to affordable and clean sources of energy.
- Clean. Reliable. Renewable. That’s Kuwala
Our Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Experts Powering Tomorrow’s Energy Solutions
Gabriel Kamowatimwa
Chief Executive Officer
Gabriel holds a Master’s degree in Epidemiology and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Malawi. He brings a strong background in business development, community mobilization, and public health. With experience reaching over 12,000 people through marketing and ticketed events, Gabriel has a proven talent for audience engagement, product promotion, and grassroots outreach. His leadership is grounded in vision, empathy, and an unwavering dedication to community empowerment.
Raymond Zulu
Program Coordinator
Raymond is a Civil Engineer from Lovely Professional University (India), with extensive experience in rural infrastructure and solar-powered solutions. He has built over 75 solar-powered water towers serving more than 700 water points with Innovation: Africa. Raymond’s strengths lie in engaging traditional leaders, training local communities, and managing technical systems that sustain essential services.
Hope Ngalande
Field Coordinator
Hopeson holds a Bachelor of Community Development from Pentecostal Life University. He has experience working with the Nsanje District Council, where he coordinated area development activities and facilitated community training and engagement. Hopeson plays a vital role in field implementation, ensuring strong local participation and feedback.
Philip Kamowatimwa
Finance Manager
Philip holds a Bachelor of Applied Accounting, Auditing and Information Systems from Malawi College of Accountancy and is currently pursuing an MBA in Finance at the University of Malawi. He has in-depth expertise in financial management, including budgeting, taxation, asset management, and financial reporting. Philip ensures that our operations are financially sound, transparent, and scalable.